The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man: Mental and Social Condition of Savages (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Lubbock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033121735X ISBN 13: 9780331217353

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man presents a sweeping look at how early societies formed, from the mental and social lives of savages to the roots of art, religion, and language.

Drawing on lectures and careful research, this edition traces the human story across continents to illuminate our shared beginnings.

This volume surveys the beliefs, customs, and social structures that shaped early communities. It examines how ancient peoples organized marriage, law, and religion, and shows how these foundations connect to the rise of civilization as a whole. The work aims to make complex ideas accessible without losing scholarly integrity, inviting readers to think critically about humanity’s earliest steps.

• Explore how early peoples organized families, communities, and laws.
• Learn how religions, rituals, and sacred practices emerged across cultures.
• See connections between material culture—tools, ornaments, and dwellings—and social change.
• Understand broad patterns in the development of art, language, and morality.

Ideal for readers curious about the history of human society and the forces that shaped our world, this edition offers a clear, engaging entry point into anthropology and the study of civilization.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033121735X
• ISBN 13: 9780331217353
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 424